Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline

Australia Men’s Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket team timeline begins when the two first met in 1956 for a Test match in Pakistan. Over the years, the Australia vs Pakistan cricket rivalry has transformed and has given moments of thrill, nerve-wracking tension, and unforgettable encounters that have captivated fans on both sides. From dramatic test matches to intense one-day internationals, each clash has added to the storied history of this fierce competition. Although Australia dominates Pakistan in all three cricket forms, Pakistan, too, has given tough times to the Aussies and has whitewashed them in several series, highlighting their supremacy and mastery in the sport.

Early Encounters: 1950s to 1970s

1. 1956-1957 Pakistan v Australia: Pakistan and Australia first met in Karachi for a Test match in 1956. The game went in favor of Pakistan as they defeated the Kangaroos by 9 wickets. Australia won the toss, batted first, and posted a total of 80 & 187. In reply, Pakistan scored 199 & 69 to clinch victory.
2. 1959-1960 Pakistan v Australia: Their next encounter came in a 4-match series, played in Dhaka, then East Pakistan. Australia won the series 2-0. The Kangaroos won the first match by 8 wickets, and the second by 7 wickets, while the third match was a draw. Norman O'Neill’s 134 and Saeed Ahmed’s 166 in game 2 are iconic in the Pak vs Aus rivalry.
3. 1972-1973 Australia v Pakistan: The 3-match Test series in Australia was remarkable as the Kangaroos whitewashed the Men in Green on Aussieland. They won the first Test by an innings and 114 runs, while the second was by 92 runs and the third by 52 runs. Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Ian Redpath, Paul Sheahan, John Benaud, Ashley Mallett, Dennis Lillee, and Robert Massie were notable players for Australia in the side. For the Shaheens, Sadiq Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad, Majid Khan, Sarfraz Nawaz, and Saleem Altaf were top performers.
4. 1975 Prudential World Cup: During the 3rd match of the World Cup, Pakistan and Australia played their maiden ODI match. The Aussies, led by Ross Edwards (80*), won by 73 runs.
5. 1978-1979 Australia v Pakistan: The first game of the 2-match Test series is historic as Pakistan clinched their first victory against Australia and their home ground in Melbourne. Invited to bat first, the Shaheens scored 196 & 353 in the first and second innings, respectively. However, they restricted the Kangaroos to 168 & 310, to clinch a 71-run victory.
6. 1979-1980 Pakistan v Australia: Pakistan won its first series against Australia 1-0. The 3-match Test series concluded with the Men in Green winning the first game by 7 wickets, and the next two games were finished in a draw.

1980s to 2000: Era of Close Contests and Tough Competition

1. 1982-1983 Pakistan v Australia: Pakistan clean-swept Australia in the 3-match Test series. They won the first game by 9 wickets, the second by an innings and 3 runs, and the third by 9 wickets. Mansoor Akhtar’s knock of 111 and Zaheer Abbas’ 126 in the second Test, Mohsin Khan’s 135, and Javed Miandad’s 138 in the third proved significant for Pakistan’s victory.
2. 1987-1988 Reliance World Cup: In the 1st Semi-Final of the World Cup, Australia batted first and gathered 267, while limiting Pakistan to 249, winning the game by 18 runs. Australia headed to the finals and won the World Cup by defeating England by 7 runs.
3. 1988-1989 Pakistan v Australia: The third match between the two nations is renowned as the two teams produced a total of 229 in 45 overs. However, Pakistan won the game by losing fewer wickets, Pakistan- 7 and Australia- 8.
4. 1989-1990 Benson & Hedges World Series: Australia won the 1989-1990 Benson & Hedges World Series by winning the first final by 7 wickets and 2nd Final by 69 runs. In the first final, Pakistan played the innings first and scored 162 in 47.5 overs. On the other hand, Australia scored 163 in 45.5 overs, with just 3 wickets down. In the second final, Australia played the first innings of 255 runs, and bundled out the Men in Green at 186.
5. 1994-1995 Pakistan v Australia: In the first Test of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 1994-95, the Men in Greens won by 1 wicket. Australia chose to bat first and scored 337. The Shaheens retaliated with 256. Australia, in the second innings, scored 232, to which Pakistan replied with 315/9.
6. 1994-1995 Wills Triangular Series: In the final of the series, Australia won by 64 runs. They posted a total of 269 and restricted Pakistan to 205. Glenn McGrath was named player of the match for taking 5 crucial wickets, including Inzamam-ul-Haq and Ijaz Ahmed.
7. 1999 ICC World Cup: Australia became the World champions by defeating Pakistan in the final by 8 wickets. Pakistan gave a target of 133 runs off 50.0 overs to the Kangaroos, the latter completed the run chase in 20.1 overs with ease. The formidable batting order and explosive bowling attack led the Aussies to win the final.

2000 to 2015: Powerful Clashes and Chases

1. 1999-2000 Carlton & United Series: Australia won the series, by clinching both finals, the first by 6 wickets and the second by 152 runs. Glenn McGrath was named player of the match in the first game as he ducked Shahid Afridi, Ijaz Ahmed, and Inzamam-ul-Haq. In the 2nd final, Aussies registered 337 runs in 50 overs, losing 7 wickets, while they bundled out the Men in Greens for 185 in 36.3 overs.
2. 2001 NatWest Series: The fans saw Pakistan and Australia in the final of the 2001 NatWest Series at Lord’s. Pakistan, captained by Waqar Younis, decided to bat first and gathered 152. Australia came off the ground and completed the run chase with ease as Adam Gilchrist led the side with an unbeaten 76, along with Mark Waugh (36) and Ricky Ponting (35*).
3. 2002-2003 PSO Tri-Nation Tournament: The final of the tournament concluded with no result as the rain caused the match to be abandoned. Pakistan played an innings of 227 in 50 overs; however, the target for the Aussies was set to 210 runs in 42.0 overs due to rain. The rain in the second innings led the players to leave the game in the middle. Australia played 9.3 overs and scored 67 with 1 wicket down.
4. 2004-2005 Videocon Cup: Australia won the final of the Cup by defeating the Shaheens by 17 runs. The Kangaroos, led by Matthew Hayden, scored 192 and limited Pakistan to 175.
5. 2007-2008 ICC World Twenty20: The two teams first battled a T20I match in Johannesburg on 18th September, 2007. They played the 18th Match of the ICC event, where Pakistan won by 6 wickets. The Men in Green won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Aussies were dismissed for 164, whereas Pakistan effortlessly chased the run of 165, losing only 4 wickets.
6. 2009-2010 Australia v Pakistan: The two teams played a three-match Test on Australia’s soil. The Kangaroos claimed the series 3-0. Shane Watson, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Simon Katich, Mitchell Johnson, Doug Bollinger, and Nathan Hauritz were significant contributors to the Aussies' victory.
7. 2009-2010 ICC World Twenty20: Australia prevailed by 3 wickets in the 2nd Semi-Final of the tournament. Pakistan produced 191, losing 6 wickets. Australia, on the other hand, retaliated with 197, 7 wickets down.
8. 2012-2013 Pakistan v Australia: In the second T20I match of the series, Pakistan won in a super over after the scores were tied. While Pakistan scored 151/4 in the first innings, Australia equaled with 151/8 in the second. In the super over, Pakistan scored 12 runs to defeat Australia, who scored 11 runs.
9. 2014-2015 ICC World Cup: In the 3rd Quarter-Final of the ICC World Cup, the Men in Green posted a total of 213, whereas the Kangaroos chased down the target in 33.5 overs, scoring 216, losing only 4 wickets.
10. 2014-2015 Pakistan v Australia: Pakistan won the series, the first match by 221 runs, and the second by 356 runs. Younis Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Ahmed Shehzad, Azhar Ali, Misbah-ul-Haq, Yasir Shah, and Zulfiqar Babar played a key role in Pakistan’s success.

2015 to Recent Encounters

1. 2016-2017 Australia v Pakistan: Australia won the 3-match Test series in Australia. The Kangaroos won the first match by 39 runs, the second by an innings and 18 runs, and the third by 220 runs. Asad Shafiq’s knock of 137 in the first match and Azhar Ali’s unbeaten 205 are unforgettable in the Pak vs Aus rivalry.
2. 2018-2019 Zimbabwe Twenty 20 Tri Series: The final of the series was held in Harare on 8th July, 2018. Dedicated to bat first, Australia scored 183, however, Pakistan pulled off the run chase of 187 in 19.2 overs, losing 4 wickets, and winning the final by 6 wickets.
3. 2019-2020 Australia v Pakistan: In the third match of the T20I series, Australia dominated the Men in Green by defeating them by 10 wickets. While the Shaheens were bundled out at 106, David Warner and Aaron Finch stood in for a 109-run partnership to clinch victory for their side.
4. 2021 ICC T20 World Cup: In the 2nd Semi-Final of the World Cup, Pakistan and Australia faced each other in Dubai. Australia prevailed in the match by 5 wickets with 6 balls remaining, thanks to the cameo played by Matthew Wade (41* off 17 balls).
5. 2021-2022 Pakistan v Australia: The 3-match Test series was won by Australia. While the first two matches were concluded in a draw, the third match was claimed by Australia by 115 runs. While Australia scored 391 & 227/3 dec, they limited the Shaheens to 268 & 235.
6. 2023-2024 Australia v Pakistan: The Kangaroos clean-swept the Shaheens by defeating them by 360 runs in the first match, by 79 runs in the second, and by 8 wickets in the third game. David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood were key players for Australia in the series.

Pakistan and Australia, two of the most celebrated cricket powerhouses, continue to excite fans and cricket pundits with their action-packed matches. Decorated with tough competition, dramatic finishes, and legendary scores, the Pakistan vs Australia rivalry is one of the most celebrated rivalries in international cricket. Fans await their matches, expecting record-breaking milestones and achievements, each moment filled with the thrill of anticipation as they cheer for their favorite teams and players to rise to new heights.